Across Romania (14 days) (Cultural Tour , Wallachia,Transylvania,Moldavia,Bukovina,Maramures,Bucharest)

Day 1 : Băneasa BBU / Otopeni OTP Airport (Bucarest BUH) – Ploieşti – Bărcăneşti – Câmpina – Comarnic – Posada – Izvorul Rece – SINAIA
You take the car at the airport in Bucharest OTP / BBU (Bucharest) and leave directly to Sinaia located in the valley of the Princes, Prahova Valley. The escapade begins 100 km farther North, where you meet the legendary Carpathians. They form a natural border between 2 traditional provinces: Wallachia and Transylvania. You will follow Prahova Valley, one of the most frequented tourist roads in the country because of the splendor of its mountains, the emphasized colours of the vegetation, the wealth of the flora and the wildlife.

DIRECTIONS: From the airport one goes to the right, heading for Ploieşti. Just before entering this city, turn to the left, avoiding the city and follow the signs towards Brasov / Sinaia. When reaching Sinaia, take the road going through the town centre (lightly to the left as you go).

SIGHTSEEING:
Câmpina: The castle of Iulia Hasdeu. In 1888, Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu a renowned scholar in all Europe built a "temple of spiritism", a result of the advice he was supposedly given during spiritism seances by his deceased daughter (a promising poet, which died at the age of 19).
Posada: The cynegetic museum, where one can admire the wildlife of Romania

LODGING
Hotel Anda 4*
Bd. Carol I nr. 30
Sinaia
Tel.: +4-0244-306020
http://www.hotelanda.ro
The hotel is located to the center of the resort, on the main road, on your left after the big International Hotel. The hotel has a good traditional restaurant (a cellar).

Day 2 : SINAIA – Busteni – Azuga – Predeal – Pârâul Rece – Bran - Raşnov – BRAŞOV
Today you cross the Carpathians along a secondary road crossing a scenic region. Then you have the chance to visit Transylvanian fortifications, starting with Bran Castle and continuing with Rasnov Fortress, before arriving in one of the most important cities in Transylvania, Brasov.

DIRECTIONS: Leave the hotel in Sinaia and continue towards Brasov. Attention, when entering Predeal, turn immediately to the left, towards Rasnov / Paraul Rece (just after the bridge), and do not continue straight to Brasov. When getting close to Rasnov and meeting the main Brasov – Pitesti road, turn to the left, towards Bran / Pitesti / Campulung. 15 minutes later you will reach Bran. The castle is located near the road and parking can be a problem during the weekend (there is a parking lot across the road from the castle, behind the wooden kiosks there (to the right of teh road as you go). Then return towards Rasnov the same way and continue straight on towards Brasov. If you want to also visit Rasnov Fortress, when in Rasnov you can turn to the right, towards Poiana Brasov (across a part of the town) ; 1 km. after leaving the town, after a guesthouse, turn left and park the car ; walk up the dirt road (10-15 minutes) to the fortress. There is another way up from the town (a steep path that is also joined by stairs from time to time).

SIGHTSEEING:
Sinaia: Peles Castle, one of the most beautiful castles of Europe, former summer residence of the kings of Romania. There is also Pelisor Castle nearby, decorated in a different style by Queen Maria of Romania. Attention : Peles and Pelisor castles are closed on Mon and Tue, and also they might be closed for annual restoration from November 1 til December 15.
Sinaia : Sinaia Monastery
Bran: the castle of Bran, built by the Saxons on the former Transylvanian / Wallachian border and said to have hosted Vlad the Impaler a few times.
Rasnov Fortress, mentioned for the first time in 1335.
Brasov, one of the 7 Saxon citadels in Transylvania, formerly known as Kronstadt. The Council Square and the Black Church are recommended (the Black Church can be visited in the mornings usually).

LODGING
Casa Wagner
Piaţa Sfatului nr. 5
Braşov
Tel.: +4-0268-411253, 411254
http://www.casa-wagner.eu
The hotel is located in the main Council Square (near the Orthodox Church), and one can park the car either by the Central Park (10-15 minutes walking from the hotel) or in a small parking along Muresenilor Street (10 minutes walking from the hotel).

Day 3 : BRAŞOV – Prejmer – Hărman – Rupea – Dacia – Viscri – Buneşti - SIGHIŞOARA
You can take a day and explore various fortified churches in the region. Built by the Saxons, these churches were fortified later on, to face the frequent Ottoman invasions. At peace time they were religious settlements, while at war time, they proved the necessary shelter for the local people.

DIRECTIONS: Take the the road to Bacau / Miercurea Ciuc and to abandon it 10 km. after leaving Brasov, to the right, towards Prejmer. The Church is located to the center of the village; it is one of the largest and best preserved in the region. Then return towards Brasov and turn to the right, towards Harman. After visiting teh local church, continue towards Rupea / Sighisoara. Once in Rupea, turn to the left, abandoning the main road, towards Dacia. Just before entering Dacia, leave the asphalt and go to the right, direction Viscri. When in Viscri, turn to the left along the main street and look for someone from Fernolend family, they have the key from the local fortified church, one of the most picturesque in the region. Then continue out of Viscri towards Bunesti, where you meet again the asphalt and the main road. Continue to the left, to Sighisoara.

SIGHTSEEING:
The Fortified Church of Prejmer, built in the 13th century, is one of the largest and bets preserved such settlements in the area.
The Fortified Church of Harman was built in the 12th century.
The Village and fortified church of Viscri, well off the beaten (or asphalted for that matter) track provide a different, interesting place to visit and relax.
Sighisoara, the still inhabited fortress with its impressive Clock Tower. You will be hosted in an old building inside the very fortress.

LODGING
Casa Wagner
Piata Cetatii 7
Tel.: +4-0265-506014
Sighişoara
http://www.casa-wagner.com
The hotel is located in the fortress. Access is not always permitted in the fortress itself (as the space up there is limited), but one can always leave the car in the parking at the bottom of the hill (as you come from Brasov / Rupea, go past the fortress hill and turn to the left, following the “Cetate” signs). Leave the car in the parking and walk up the hill (5-10 minute walk).

Day 4 : SIGHIŞOARA – Brădeni – Agnita – Bârghiş – Biertan - SIGHIŞOARA
After visiting the fortress of Sighisoara and admiring the view form the Clock Tower, you can take the day and follow a secondary road to visit remote, picturesque old villages preserving fortified churches and an ancestral way of life. After visiting the church in Biertan and possibly enjoying a Transylvanian lunch in the restaurant next door, you can return to Sighisoara for a relaxed afternoon in the fortress.

DIRECTIONS: Take the road towards Agnita (go towards the main road and then to turn left, following the signs to Agnita). Once in Agnita, go straight and to the right, direction Medias. In all subsequent crossings, continue towards Medias. After a steady climb about 10 km. after Barghis, turn to the right on a dust road going down (not signposted), towards Biertan. 4 km. l ater, you will find the asphalt. Then continue straight through Biertan and turn to the right, towards Sighisoara, aftyer meeting the main road. If you fail to find the unasphalted road towards Biertan, you can continue on the asphalt to Medias, turning to the right towards Sighisoara there.

SIGHTSEEING: Many Saxon towns, the rural landscape...
The Fortified Church of Biertan, built on a hill in teh centre of the village.

LODGING
Casa Wagner
Piata Cetatii 7
Tel.: +4-0265-506014
Sighişoara
http://www.casa-wagner.com

Day 5 : SIGHIŞOARA – Bălăuşeri – Praid – Gheorgheni – The Red Lake (Lacu Rosu) – Bicaz Gorges – Bicaz – Poiana Largului – Târgu Neamţ – Boroaia – Cornu Luncii – Gura Humorului – FRASIN
Today you will change the landscape, crossing the Carpathians towards Bukovina. First, you will follow the imposing Bicaz Gorges, then you will follow the shore of Izvorul Muntelui Lake, and in the evening you will reach a region that hosts a various population, of Romanians, Poles, Ucraineans, Jews...

DIRECTIONS: From Sighisoara continue towards Targu Mures and, when in Balauseri, turn to the right, direction Sovata / Gheorgheni. From Sovata go straight, towards Praid and in Praid you have the possibility of making a detour to Corund / Korond, a traditional Szekler village which is famous for the pottery produced there. To do so, turn to the South, towards Odorheiu Secuiesc, Corund lies 12 km. away. Back in Praid, continue to the East, towards Gheorgheni and from there take the road towards Piatra Neamt / Bicaz. After going through the gorges, in Bicaz turn left, towards Poaiana Teiului / Poiana Largului, and a little before Poiana Largului turn to the right, direction Targu Neamt. After going through Lenghin, you can make a detour to visit Neamt Monastery. To do so, turn to the left. If not, continue and, when in Targu Neamt, turn to the left, direction Suceava Falticeni. In Spataresti, continue to the left, towards Gura Humnorului. In Gura Humorului continue towards Câmpulung Moldovenesc and you will get to Frasin shortly.

SIGHTSEEING:
The Salt Mine of Praid, also hosting a sculpture exhibition.
The village of Corund, hosting many pottery workshops.
The Red Lake (Ro. Lacu Rosu), a unique lake created by natural dam (a land slide).
The Gorges of Bicaz, with an impressive landscape.
The Monastery of Neamt, built in the 13th century, one of the most remarkable architectural settlements of the old Romanian art. The Fortress of Neamt (in Targu Neamt), one of the main fortifications of Moldavia.

LODGING
Pensiunea Inima Bucovinei
Frasin nr. 863
Frasin
Tel.: +4-0230-340067, +4-0741-414444
http://www.inimabucovinei.ro/
When you arrive has Frasin, after passing by the city hall (Ro. Primaria) on the left, and just after the "Ocolul Silvic" (before the park), turn to the left and follow the street for about 500 m. to the pension.

Day 6 : FRASIN – Câmpulung Moldovenesc – Moldoviţa Monastery – Suceviţa Monastery – The Pottery Workshop in Marginea – Putna Monastery – Voroneţ Monastery - FRASIN
Today you can visit the famous painted monasteries in Southern Bukovina, as well as see local craftsmen at work in Marginea, or admire beautiful religious art items in the museum of Putna Monastery.

DIRECTIONS: From Frasin take the road to Câmpulung Moldovenesc and, after passing through Câmpulung, turn to the right, towards Moldovita. In Vatra Moldovitei turn to the left, and then follow the signs towards Manastirea Moldovita. Then continue towards Ciumârna Pass and, after visiting Sucevita Monastery, go on towards Suceava / Marginea. In Marginea you can find the pottery workshop belonging to Master Magopat, just behind a traditional house with a big banner that says "Atelier of olarit". Later, in the main crossing, turn to the left, towards Putna / Vicovu of Sus. From Putna return to Marginea, but all the way to the south, through Solca – Cacica (or one can visit an interesting Church of the Polish community) – Gura Humorului. In Gura Humorului turn to the right, towards Câmpulung Moldovenesc, and, before going out of Gura Humorului, turn to the left, towards Voronet, for the local monastery. Then return to the main road and continue towards Frasin.

SIGHTSEEING:
The Monastery of Moldovita (1532), "A Parchment in Red", built in 1532 by the Prince Petru Rares. The exterior walls are covered in frescos. One of the most important scenes of Moldovita represent the siege of Constantinople.
The Monastery of Sucevita (built towards the end of the 16th siecle) has one of the most beautiful settings. The view is particularly fine from the hill to the back of the monastery.
The Pottery Workshop in Marginea, where one can see Master Magopat at work from time to time.
The Monastery of Putna (1466-1469), hosting the tomb of Stefan cel Mare, King of Moldavia.
The Salt Mine of Cacica and the Polish Church of the village (1904)
The Monastery of Voronet (1488), "The Sistine Chapel of the East". Hundreds of paintings lie along the walls, embodying from the Holy Soul to the Last Judgement, and everything is on a blue background, the composition of which is still a mistery for scientists.

LODGING
Pensiunea Inima Bucovinei
Frasin nr. 863
Frasin
Tel.: +4-0230-340067, +4-0741-414444
http://www.inimabucovinei.ro/

Day 7 : FRASIN – Câmpulung Moldovenesc – Mestecăniş Pass – Iacobeni – Cârlibaba – Prislop Pass – Borsa – Rozavlea - Barsana – SIGHETU MARMAŢIEI
Today you will cross the mountains again, from Bukovina to the Land of Timber, i.e. Maramures. The landscape along Bistrita Valley and then the views from the pass are particularly beautiful and you might like to walk for a while in the mountains or through the fir tree forest. Otherwise, you might like to make short detours to visit some of the wood carved churches.

DIRECTIONS: From Frasin take the road towards Câmpulung Moldovenesc and continue across the pass to Iacobeni, where you turn to the right, direction Borsa / Sighetu Marmatiei. After crossing the mountains and the town of Borsa, in Moisei turn to the left, towards Nasaud / Sacel. In Sacel turn to the right, towards Sighet. In Bogdan Voda, one has the chance to turn to the left and make a detour to visit Ieud Church, and later on, in Rozavlea one can make a detour to visit Poienile Izei Church. Just before entering the village of Barsana, to the right of the road there is the new, but beautiful wood carved monastery of Barsana. Then continue straight to Sighetu Marmatiei.

SUGGESTIONS VISIT:
Walk in Prislop Pass
The carved wood churches in Ieud (The Church on the Hill 1364, and The Church in the Valley 1717)
The Church in Poienile Izei (1604), just as well as the road towards the village from Rozavlea.
The Monastery of Barsana, a beautiful architectural complex where one can admire the tradition of the wood carving.

LODGING
Pensiunea Casa Iurca de Călineşti
Str. Dragos Voda nr. 14
Tel.: +4-0262-318882; +4-0722-457048
http://www.casaiurca.com/
When you arrive in Sighet, go straight to the centre and, just before the turning to the left on the main street, turn to the right, along Dragos Voda Street ; the guesthouse follows closely on your right and it tas a large wood carved gate.

Day 8 : SIGHETU MARMAŢIEI – Sapânţa (The Merry Cemetery) – Sighetu Marmaţiei – Vadu Izei – Feresti – Giulesti – Harnicesti – Hoteni – Ocna Sugatag – Călineşti – Cornesti – Feresti – Vadu Izei – SIGHETU MARMAŢIEI
Today you will make a loop through Maramures, with its wooden houses, fine scenery and interesting traditional way of life. Nonetheless, you will visit the Merry Cemetery, the best expression of the local belief saying that death is not the end, but rather a transitory state and it can therefore be welcomed with a smile and not necessary with a grief.

DIRECTIONS: From Sighetu Marmatiei follow the road to the West, to Negresti Oas and when in Sapanta, you can make a detour to the left, to visit the Merry Cemetery (follow the beigne signs with the UNESCO logo on them). Then return to Sighetu Marmatiei and continue towards Baia Mare. In Vadu Izei turn to the right, towards Baia Mare and in Feresti continue towards Baia Mare. In Harnicesti turn to the left, towards Ocna Sugatag and in Hoteni go straight on towards Ocna Sugatag. Then continue towards Calinesti, where you turn to the left, towards Cornesti – Feresti and eventually go back to Sighetu Marmatiei.

SIGHTSEEING:
The Merry Cemetery is the place where death is defied with a laughter. The place was started by Master Stan Ioan Patras, which began to carve wooden crosses for his fellow villagers’ graves, and to inlay funny epitaphs on them.
The Memorial of Sighet, hosted in the former prison of the town.
Elie Wiesel’s Memorial House, reminding of the person that first coined the term “Holocaust”. The house lies next to the guesthouse.

LODGING
Pensiunea Casa Iurca de Călineşti
Str. Dragos Voda nr. 14
Tel.: +4-0262-318882; +4-0722-457048
http://www.casaiurca.com/

Day 9 : SIGHETU MARMAŢIEI – Vadu Izei – Feresti – Ocna Sugatag – Budesti – Neteda Pass – Cavnic – Surdesti – Sisesti – Baia Sprie – Baia Mare – Dej - CLUJ
After crossing some other small villages with their wooden churches, you will go into Transylvania proper, continuing to the South, to the vibrant city of Cluj, a.k.a. Transylvanian Capital.

DIRECTIONS: From Sighet go towards Baia Mare; continue towards Baia Mare in Vadu Izei and in Feresti, turn first to the left (direction Calinesti / Ocna Sugatag) and then to the right (direction Ocna Sugatag). In Ocna Sugatag go straight on towards Budesti and then continue towards Cavnic / Baia Sprie / Baia Mare. After going down the mountains, turn to the right, towards Cavnic, and in Cavnic continue to Surdesti, where you can visit the local wooden church (also make a detour to the left to visit the wooden church of nearby Plopis) and then continue to Baia Mare. From Baia Mare take the straight road to Cluj, via Dej.

SUGGESTIONS VISIT:
The Wooden Church in Budesti (1643)
The Wooden Church in Surdesti (1766, the biggest wooden church in Europe, at 54 m.)
The Wooden Church in Plopis (1796)
The old city center of Baia Mare (the central place, recently restored) and Stefan Tower Stefan, part of a former monastery)
Cluj, "the capital of Transylvania", with its St. Michael Church, the construction of which started in 1350, Calvaria Church
(13th century), the Reformed Church (15th century), the Orthodox Cathedral (beginning of the 20th century), the Botanical Gardens.

LODGING
Hotel Fullton
Str. Sextil Puscariu nr. 10
Cluj
Tel.: +4-0264-597898
http://www.fullton.ro/
While coming towards the center from the central train station, alongside the Gheorghe Doja, after crossing the river, take the thirs street to the right, this is the Sextil Puscariu.

Day 10 : CLUJ – Turda (Turda Gorges) – Alba Iulia - SIBIU
While going down towards the Transylvanian South, one can do a detour to visit the impressive Turda Gorges and do a short walk along them (the complete walk takes about 2-3 hours). Otherwise one can go directly towards Sibiu, to savor the city that was crowned as Capital Cultural of Europe in 2007…

DIRECTIONS: From Cluj follow the signs towards Bucharest / Turda. If you want to do the detour for Turda Gorges, turn to the right towards Câmpeni and then, after crossing Mihai Viteazu, turn to the right, towards Cheia / Cheile Turzii. The last part of the road is bad and sometimes one must go on foot for the last kilometre to the hut before the gorges. Back in Turda, continue towards the South, towards Alba Iulia / Aiud. After crossing Alba Iulia, continue to Sebes and turn to the left, towards Sibiu / Bucharest.

SIGHTSEEING:
Turda Gorges, a spectacular region, with imposing limestone walls
Alba Iulia, where one can visit the Citadel built in Vauban style, with 7 bastions (1716-1735).
Sibiu, been founded in the 12th century, is the one of the most fascinating cities of Romania, that astonishes the visitors by its medieval atmosphere: narrow streets, the old houses with their triangular roof windows (also called “Sibiu’s eyes”). A city tour can include the Big Square, the Catholic Cathedral, the Council Tower, the Small Square, the Evangelic Church, the Bridge of the Liars and the Orthodox Cathedral.

LODGING
Casa Luxemburg
Piaţa Mică nr.16
Sibiu
Tel.: +4-0269-216854
http://www.casaluxemburg.ro/
After entering teh city, go straight until seeing the first bastion to your left. Turn on the first street to the left, Bastionului Street, and then one go all straight towards the Huet Square, where you can park the car; going on foot to the hotel, in 5 minutes. Pay attention to the streets of Sibiu, one the city has a lot of one way streets and there are sometimes changes in the way cars are allowed to drive.

Day 11 : SIBIU – Sibiel region (Cristian – Orlat – Fantanele – Sibiel – Saliste – Tilisca – Rod – Poiana Sibiului and back the same way) - SIBIU
Take a day to savor the rural region around Sibiu, with many villages settled by the shepherds that had come down the mountains. With picturesque traditional houses and an interesting glass painted icons, this is a recommended half a day or day trip from Sibiu. Alternatively, you can go to the resort of Paltinis and do a hike from there towards Cibin Peak.

DIRECTIONS: From Sibiu take the road towards Alba Iulia and in the first village (Cristian) turn to the left, towards Orlat. Continue and at a certain moment, you can turn to the left to visit a small picturesque town, Fantanele, with a small rural museum. Otherwise, continues and arrive at Sibiel, a village with traditional houses and with a museum exhibiting many painted glass icons (in the yard of the Church, as you enter, straight and to the right). Then continue towards Poiana Sibiului, with many options of short walks or stopping for a picnic. The other possibility for this day is to go up from Sibiu through Rasinari all the way to Paltinis Resort, to take a walk or to do a hiking trip. Otherwise, even in the city proper, one can visit the city, with the Bruckenthal Museum, ASTRA Museum of the Popular Technology...

SUGGESTIONS VISIT:
The region of Sibiel, to do walks, visit small villages, and visit small museums of traditional art.
The Museum hosted by Bruckenthal Palace, building that once hosted the Governor of Transylvania, now an excellent museum of art.
The resort of Paltinis with many possibilites of hikes in Cindrel Mountains.

LODGING
Casa Luxemburg
Piaţa Mică nr.16
Sibiu
Tel.: +4-0269-216854
http://www.casaluxemburg.ro/

Day 12 : SIBIU – Cartisoara – Transfagarasan Road – Curtea de Argeş – Piteşti – BUCHAREST (JULY - OCTOBER)
SIBIU – Talmaciu – Olt Gorges – Cozia Monastery – Piteşti – BUCHAREST (NOVEMBER – JUNE)
Return the car in Bucharest, at your hotel.
Depending on the time of the year when you come, there are two possibilities of returning to Bucharest. The first and most impressive of the two involves crossing of the highest mountains in Romania, the Fagaras, through a 2042 m.a.s.l. tunnel, going by glacial lakes, impressive waterfalls and through dense firtree forests; down the mountains there is the fine stone carved monastery of Curtea de Arges. The second option goes along the grand Olt Gorges, visiting Cozia Monastery located on the river shore, and eventually, after crossing the city of Pitesti, you get to Bucharest across the flat Wallachian plain.

DIRECTIONS:
OPTION 1 – FAGARAS MOUNTAINS (TRANSFAGARASAN ROAD)
Leave Sibiu towards Bucharest and, after exiting Vestem, turn to the left, towards Brasov / Fagaras. In the village of Cartisoara, next to a gas station, turn to the right, towards the Transfagarasan / Balea Lake / Curtea de Arges. It is advisable to ask here whether the road is open all the way (usually there is a sign saying that), because even in summer, in the case of a serious storm or of the odd snowfall, they can close the road up there. Then continue all the way up. Be careful, as there are tight curves along the way. From Curtea de Arges continue straight to Bucharest via Pitesti.

OPTION 2 – OLT GORGES
Leave Sibiu towards Bucharest and, after exiting Vestem, continue towards Bucharest / Ramnicu Valcea / Pitesti. In Cozia, you can visit the monastery (to the left of the road). Before entering Ramnicu Valcea, turn to the left, towards Bucharest and then continue towards Pitesti – Bucharest.

SIGHTSEEING:
Fagaras Mountains, the highest in the country (2545 m.a.s.l.), nicknamed the Transylvanian Alps
Cozia Monastery, built some 600 years ago by the grandfather of Vlad the Empaler, Mircea cel Batrin.
Curtea de Arges Monastery and its dazzling church are among the most impressive sights of the country, with its twisted steeples bearing great stone carved decorations. The monastery is linked to an interesting legend involving Master Manole. Romanian kings are buried in the monastery garden.

LODGING
Hotel Opera
Str. Brezoianu nr. 37, Sector 1
Bucarest
Tel.: +4-021-3124855
http://www.hotelopera.ro/
From University Square turn to the West, along Regina Elisabeta Avenue, and, just before the Mc Donald’s (on your left), turn to the right, along Ion Brezoianu Street; the hotel lies 200 m. later, on your left.

Day 13 : BUCHAREST
Without car
Take this day to walk through the city which was once nick-named the little Paris. As all other cities, Bucharest has its own legend ; this one says that its founder was a shepherd, Bucur, which built a church and settled here with his family. Bucharest finds itself half teh way between the Danube and the mountains, and it evolved on the trading routes between the West and the East. The Wallachian court moved here from Curtea de Arges and Targoviste, and the local fortress was developed, among the others, by Vlad the Impaler. Later on, in the 18th and 19th centuries the city evolved, with many craftsmen streets and elegant residences being built, as well as with an intense trading life, which resulted in the many caravanserais and merchants existing here. As more and more Romanians started to study abroad, the Western incluences came over and many elegant houses or palaces were built, especially in the end of the 19th, respectively in the beginning of the 20th century. To make contrasts even sharper, the communist rules left its traces on teh city too, with the many square apartment buildings, as well as with teh second biggest building in the world that was developed in the city.

SIGHTSEEING:
The Palace of the Parliament, the second largest buildign in the world, started in 1986 and nowadays hosting the Parliament, as well as many international events
Cotroceni Palace, former royal residence and actual residence of the President (visits by appointment only)
The Royal Palace, nowadays hosting the most important art collection in the country, recommendable especially for Brancusi’s sculptures, as well as for the religious art collection or for the Romanian impressionists. (closed on Mon, Tue)
The old churches in the city, of which the most interesting can be Antim, Stavropoleos, Curtea Veche or Cretulescu.
Cantacuzino Palace, nowadays hosting George Enescu Museum.
The Metropolitan Cathedral, the meart of the Romanian Orthodox Church.
The Romanian Athenaeum, an elegant classical music concert hall with excellent accoustics. (concerts on Thu and Fri from September to late June)

LODGING
Hotel Opera
Str. Brezoianu nr. 37, Sector 1
Bucarest
Tel.:+4-021-3124855
http://www.hotelopera.ro/

Day 14
GOOD-BYE! ... And we hope to see you again in Romania!
Without car
The transfer is included.